Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

The Inside Passage of Alaska is magical. And the best way for you to take in all the magic is on a cruise aboard the David B. We'll take you through channels and into coves and anchorages that the big cruise ships with big crowds can't go. You'll be able to experience the magic of Alaska which is solitude and wilderness. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and emerge yourself in the quiet of nature, where you can take the time to watch whales feed, bears forage and birds soar. It is a magic you won't soon forget.

Sample Itinerary for Alaska Inside Passage Cruise - Southbound

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Day 1 - Juneau to Wood Spit
Day 2 - Wood Spit to North Sawyer Glacier to No Name Cove
Day 3 - No Name Cove to Portage Bay
Day 4 - Portage Bay-Petersburg-Deception Pt. Cove
Day 5 - Deception Point Cove to Thoms Place
Day 6 - Thoms Place to Meyers Chuck
Day 7 - Meyers Chuck to Ketchikan

Day 1
Juneau to Wood Spit

You begin your Alaska Inside Passage Cruise aboard the David B in Juneau. After you've had time to become acquainted with the boat, the crew, and your fellow passengers we will get underway from Juneau. Our route takes us out of Gastineau Channel and into Stephens Passage where you might catch a glimpse of a humpback whale or two. Our anchorage at Wood Spit is within the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Area. Once the anchor is down you can spend sometime ashore or paddling in a kayak before dinner, or simply stay on board and watch eagles and whales feed in just outside of our anchorage.

Day 2
Wood Spit to North Sawyer Glacier to No Name Cove

Today is spent mostly on the boat. You'll cruise though Endicott Arm to watch Dawes Glacier. This tidewater glacier is spectacular to watch as it calves 400-foot pieces of ice into the deep fjord. While you watch the glacier you'll also hear this river of ice boom and creak as it creeps slowly towards the icy cold water of Endicott Arm. Later we'll anchor in No Name Cove at the head of Tracy Arm.

Day 3
No Name Cove to Portage Bay

No Name Cove is one of our favorite anchorages. We think you will agree that it is amazingly beautiful. While at anchor you will be treated to wide views of mountains with glaciers all the while icebergs quietly move about outside of the cove. From the deck of the David B you can watch whales feeding in the main part of Holkham Bay. Sometimes a brown or black bear will come to the shore to feed on grasses or mussels. A paddle along the shores of No Name Cove and Williams Cove is one of the best ways to look for bears and to watch for whales at the same time. After lunch we'll leave No Name Cove and head to Portage Bay in Frederick Sound.

Day 4
Portage Bay-Petersburg-Deception Pt. Cove

We leave Portage Bay in the morning and head through Frederick Sound to watch humpback whales. In the summer months many humpback whales feed in these nutrient rich waters. It is not uncommon for you to see groups of five or more whales cooperatively bubble net feeding. After watching whales we will continue on to Petersburg. The town of Petersburg is a hard-working fishing community with a strong Norwegian background. It is the best place to get a taste of a real Alaskan town unspoiled by the mega-cruise lines. Once you've spent time in Petersburg we will cruise down Wrangell Narrows to Deception Pt. Cove where we'll set some crab traps in hopes of catching some Dungensess crab for your dinner or for an appetizer.

Day 5
Deception Point Cove to Thoms Place

After breakfast we'll weigh anchor and get underway for Zimovia Strait. This winding strait is a scenic and quiet alternative route to Ketchikan. It is also small enough that the big cruise ships cannot go there. We'll anchor in an undeveloped area called Thoms Place. In this peaceful setting you can kayak or take a walk on the beach. Thoms Place is another great spot for crabbing and while you're ashore or exploring inlets in a kayak, we'll be setting crab pots once again for more fresh Dungeness crab.
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Day 6
Thoms Place to Meyers Chuck

After breakfast we'll leave Thoms Place and head for Meyers Chuck. You'll be watching for Dalls Porpoises, Humpback whales, and for sea lions. You'll arrive at Meyers Chuck in the evening with plenty of time for a visit to this quaint village with only a handful of residents. While you're ashore, your chef, Christine will be making you a special dinner for your last evening on the David B before we head into Ketchikan.

Day 7
Meyers Chuck to Ketchikan

We raise anchor around 7:00am and serve breakfast underway. The last day of your cruise is spent watching for whales and porpoises. You'll arrive in Ketchikan around noon with plenty of time to wander though town if you don't have a plane to catch.

Please note that this is just a sample itinerary and subject to change.

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